Should I wash my hair before Travelling?

Washing your hair the same day you are travelling allows dust to stick to your wet hair and the city pollution will make it dry. So plan your hair wash a day before travelling.



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5 Tips to Care for Dry Hair on a Long Flight
  1. Prep Your Hair Before Take-Off. Before you board or even arrive at the airport, it's important to take precautionary measures to help prevent hair dryness and damage. ...
  2. Layer On Nourishing Hair Products. ...
  3. Wear A Loose Hairstyle. ...
  4. Use A Silk or Satin Travel Pillow. ...
  5. Refresh Post-Flight.


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“Airplane air is very dry—it has low humidity and lacks moisture. This can dehydrate your skin, including your scalp,” says Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at Philip Kingsley. “While not always the case, many people's scalps may produce more oil to compensate for this dry air, leaving them with greasier roots.”

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Can TSA pat your hair? The TSA says hair pat-downs are conducted “to detect prohibited and potentially dangerous items” that might be concealed in a person's hair.

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The TSA says hair pat-downs are conducted “to detect prohibited and potentially dangerous items” that might be concealed in a person's hair.

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There are multiple factors that can impact your hair when in travel, ranging from air-conditioners, city smog or pollution, bright sun, rainy weather, salty seawater, chlorine-ridden pools to food and water in the shower!

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